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Cairndow - PA27
Enquiry from: MARK F
Start Date: Immediate
LOFT AND CAVITY WALL INSULATION
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Cairndow - PA27
Enquiry from: MARK F
Start Date: Immediate
LOFT AND CAVITY WALL INSULATION
Cairndow - PA24
Enquiry from: Nike H
Start Date: Immediate
Single storey extension 54m sq
Cairndow - PA25
Enquiry from: Martyn S
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Looking For: Single storey extension Do you have planning permission: No Do you have plans drawn up: Yes Do you require Plumbi...
Cairndow - PA25
Enquiry from: Martyn S
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
Customer is currently in the process of looking for quotes to add a Single storey extension to their property. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Looking For: Si...
Cairndow - PA24
Enquiry from: Marlene L
Start Date: Immediate
Analyst Developer (IT)
Gourock - PA19
Enquiry from: Ian M
Start Date: Immediate
Bedroom ceiling and plasterboard walls stripped out and replaced. Approx. Room size 4m x 5m.
Helensburgh - G84
Enquiry from: David H
Start Date: Immediate
Advice on lowering basement for conversion. Maybe though benching might best approach but would like some advice and costs. Room 1 is approx 8.6m x 3.5m. It has betwen 2.4 and 2.0m head height (no ...
Helensburgh - G84
Enquiry from: Joseph P
Start Date: Immediate
flashing on porch roof replaced and interior walls of porch replastered and guttering on roof cleaned and repaired. are you the property owner: owner of the property do you have planning permission: n...
Helensburgh - G84
Enquiry from: Lesley G
Start Date: Immediate
re-render of back / side of detached house. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms how many walls are you looking to ha...
Dunoon - PA23
Enquiry from: Yetunde D
Start Date: Immediate
Call back anytime. New build or replacement: New build Quote requested on a porch, in PVCu, to be supplied and fitted.
Helensburgh - G84
Enquiry from: Catherine M
Start Date: Immediate
Cavity wall insulation external walls
Helensburgh - G84
Enquiry from: Penny S
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
2m x 5m extension to the kitchen with bifold doors time scale: 1-3 months please call to appoint
Gourock - PA19
Enquiry from: Eileen L
Start Date: Less than one month
customer made an enquiry for new build homes and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a builder.mrs lives in the gourock area and would like a call to discuss options.see below d...
Helensburgh - G84
Enquiry from: Eileen S
Start Date: Immediate
Customer is looking for quotes for Loft Conversion from pros around Helensburgh. Please call to arrange appointment to discuss
Dunoon - PA23
Enquiry from: Douglas S
Start Date: Immediate
customer in the dunoon area made an enquiry a couple of projects including loft & roof insulation.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you ...
Dunoon - PA23
Enquiry from: Douglas S
Start Date: Immediate
quotation for a warm roof insulation on the main roof of the house. the estimated floor area for upstairs is 50m2. there are two dormers and 2 small velux windows. the pitch is about 40degrees. we wou...
Helensburgh - G84
Enquiry from: MIKE C
Start Date: Immediate
doubling up on wool insulation in loft are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 do you currently have loft insulationn: yes do you ...
Dunoon - PA23
Enquiry from: Kenneth N
Start Date: Immediate
roof insulation raised from the current 100mm to 270mm are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 do you currently have loft insulationn...
Gourock - PA19
Enquiry from: Elizabeth O
Start Date: Immediate
We require a quote for loft or pitched roof insulation. There may be damp in the loft also. Please do not call me before Sunday 24th Oct as I am on nightshift until then. Thanks
Dunoon - PA23
Enquiry from: JOHN D
Start Date: Immediate
GARAGE WALLS TO BE STRIPPED OF OLD RENDER AND NEW LIME RENDER TO BE APPLIED
How much do Builders cost? Prices for Builders in 2024 can fluctuate relying on the sort of work that you need to have carried out in your residence.
Are you planning to erect a new house or structure? If yes, then you’d probably want to know just how much it’ll take to get the project over the line to help you set a budget and start to plan. Building a new house is requires huge financial investment and as a result, there’s the need to carry out your due diligence before you proceed. In this post, we’re going to give you an insight into the prices charged by builders to erect a new home or structure.
First and foremost, like every other home project, the price charged by builders to construct a new house or structure depends on a wide range of factors. These factors include the size, location, accessibility as well as qualifications of the builders you wish to employ just to mention a few. For instance, you’d expect the cost of building two-storey in London to be a lot more expensive than the price of a one-story building in Scotland. However, we’ll try our best to give you an idea of the price range you can expect to incur to complete your project.
In general, a builder will charge within the range of £10 to about £15 per hour on the average. For small building projects which includes wall and foundations repairs, a builder will typically charge about £11 per hour. However, the price charge will depend on the extent of the job due to the fact that simple tasks such as repointing only costs about £10 per hour, while laying new foundations can cost up to £15 per hour.
The table shows the types of work that Builders typically do and the average cost range of these tasks. Some tasks take longer to finish than others so prices do fluctuate by job.
View our Builder cost guide View our Builder adviceThere are two main types of cladding. The first is material cladding, which refers to layers of a material that are attached to the external walls. The material used could be timber, PVC, stone, or other materials. The second type of cladding is rendering, where a coat of plaster is applied to the wall.
A barn conversion is where an agricultural building is altered to serve a different purpose. Lots of barns conversion projects involve converting an old barn into one or more homes. However, barns can also be converted into other types of commercial building, like offices.
If you’re planning to build a small extension on your property, you’ll most likely want to know the length of time it’ll take to complete the home extension. Just like many other home improvement projects, it’s impossible to provide a specific number of day in which your project will be completed as the duration is based on a number of influencing factors. This includes the size of the development work as well as whether or not you plan to live in the house when the work is being done. In this article, we’re going to give you a breakdown of the processes that’s involved in building a small single storey extension alongside the duration for each so you can have an idea of how long your small extension project will take. Let’s take a look!
✓ A small single storey extension will normally take about 3 months to be completed.
✓ Site preparation is the first step in the process and it’ll take up to 2 weeks the dig out the footings and prepare foundations. Followed by a further 2 weeks to fit the damp course as well as any drains required around the extension.
✓ The 5th week is spent on working on the external walls and putting in place blockwork to deliver cavity wall insulation.
✓ The next 2 weeks will be spent on installing the roof structure as well as internal walls.
✓ Once done. The builders will make the structure weather proof and electricians or gas fitters will be on site to add power to the extension. This will be followed by internal walls’ plastering as well as breaking into your main house.
✓ After this, when the plaster is dry and decoration completed, units or furniture will then be installed.
Well, just like many other team work, a bricklayer is only as good as his supporting cast. And a hard-working labourer should be able to keep three bricklayer gangs happy. But even when he gets to serve just one bricklayer, the site conditions and nature of the wall can also play a huge role in determining the number of bricks that can be laid within 24 hours.
With the best possible site condition, hard-working labourer and best scenario with no pillars, no face brick, long straight wall and no wall ties, a well trained bricklayer should be able to lay within a range of 800 to 1100 bricks all day long. However, you rarely get walls like this as there is always going to be some corner or curve somewhere which usually takes some time to get right. Furthermore, once the bricklayer has laid up to 5 feet, there’ll be a need to get some lift. From that point onwards, the job understandably gets slower and tougher - meaning there’ll most definitely be a face brick.
In addition, there are multiple other factors that can affect the number of bricks that can be laid in a day. Sometimes its the complex designs or weather that’ll determine the daily rate.
With the aforementioned factors and more realistically, on a good day and great site, an expert bricklayer should be able to lay about 500 to 800 bricks in a day. This is generally a very good target, but of course you never can tell with the reasons above and other factors that are simply beyond the control of the bricklayer. If you have a project and want it completed as soon as possible, you can pay the bricklayers based on the number of bricks laid to increase their efficiency.
Many types of loft are suitable for a loft conversion. In general, you will need at least 2.3 metres of headroom in your existing loft. This is to make sure there is enough headroom after the conversion. Speak to a conversion specialist about the probability and possibility of doing this in your house.
If you’re planning to acquire Sharps fitted wardrobes, one of the first few things that comes to mind is the cost to make such an acquisition. Generally, prices of these items can vary significantly. However, you should note that the more affordable end of the spectrum is most likely going to be around £750 to £900 per lineal metre, while mid range Sharps fitted wardrobes are usually within the range of £1400 to about £1600 per lineal metre. And finally, the high end customized Sharps fitted wardrobe are possibly going to be within the range of £3000 to £3500 per lineal metre.
The price of the Sharps fitted wardrobes is mainly determined by the fitted wardrobe solution your opt for. So let’s look at the estimated price range of Sharps fitted wardrobes depending on the styles you want for your home or property.
✓ There are the stylish, mordern sliding doors Sharps fitted wardron=be with mirrors that’ll make your room feel a lot bigger. If the type you opt for possesses three sections, then you’ll should expect to pay a price within the range of £2800 to about £3600 to have it fitted depending on the size of the room as well as the chosen finishes.
✓ Handcrafted, bespoke fitted bedroom wardrobe. This will cost about £2500 to £2900 with simple design details but the price can increase with ornate features like mouldings etc.
✓ Large bedroom 3m 80ccm three sections six door. This normally features finishes on both the interior and exterior as well as hanging space for clothes. It’s usually around £4900 or more.
✓ Simple two section closet. The price of this fitted wardrobe is usually within the range of £3200 to about £3500, but it could also be more depending on the design details you wish to implement.
Do I Need Planning Permission For A Loft Room?
The answer to this question is maybe. Generally, loft rooms are covered under “Permitted Development which means you won’t need to apply for a planning permission to build a loft room. This is like an advance planning permission provided by local authorities to allow some particular building works to be done such as loft conversions, rear extensions and more. When you’re covered by a “Permitted Development, you’re given the free range to oversee your home’s development without much interference from the regulations or the council. However, for permitted development to apply, there are some specific criteria that must be met. Therefore, if your loft room does not meet the following requirements given below, then you must complete a planning application before proceeding.
• In a terraced house, the converted loft space must not be more than 40 cubic metres.
• In a detached building or semi detached house, the converted loft space must not be more than 50 cubic metres.
• The existing roof slope at the front of the house must cover the extension made.
• The extension should not increase the height of the roof in any way.
• Verandas, balconies and any other structures of this nature must not be included in the extension’s plan.
• The side facing window openings should be at a minimum of 1.7 metres above the ground. The windows must be obscured as well.
• The roof extension should be set back as far as practically possible. It should be at a minimum of 20cm from the current eaves.
• The roof extension should not overhang the house’s roof or it’s wall.
• The materials to be incorporated must be the same or at least similar to what you already have on the house’s exterior.
Do you know about 25 percent of heat that escapes from an uninsulated house are lost through the roof? Fortunately, roof insulation is something that can done by all DIYers irrespective of their experience levels. However, if you happen to lack the confidence necessary to pull off this, then it’s strongly recommended that you hire the services of a professional who can guarantee the best results and also save you time and money that could arise from potential cost mistakes. Let’s take a look!
To get started, simply make sure all cracks and gaps in the ceiling are filled using a standard filler or decorator caulk. Once done, clean the gaps in the joists and even to the point of hovering all the dust up. Finally,check for the hazards that can cause you problems before laying the loft insulation.
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